Hospice Director Jobs

Hospice directors guide the teams and operations that support patients and families through end-of-life care. These senior leaders help ensure compassionate, coordinated services while overseeing clinical quality, regulatory compliance, staffing, budgets, and organizational performance. Explore hospice director opportunities on Ladders, featuring vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Hospice Director Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization and may include directing hospice programs, supervising clinical and administrative teams, developing care policies, monitoring quality outcomes, and coordinating with physicians, nurses, social workers, and community partners. Directors may also manage budgets, support referrals and census growth, and ensure services meet applicable state and federal requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experienced healthcare leaders with strong knowledge of hospice or palliative care, team leadership, compliance, and care delivery. Depending on the position, qualifications may include a nursing or other healthcare degree, an active professional license, and significant management experience. Strategic planning, communication, financial oversight, and quality improvement skills can also be important.

Hospice Director Career Opportunities

Hospice director roles can be found in nonprofit and for-profit hospice organizations, health systems, and community-based care providers. Titles and scope vary: opportunities may focus on clinical services, operations, patient care, or an entire hospice program. Compensation depends on factors such as location, organization size, experience, and responsibilities. Browse Ladders to find vetted hospice director jobs paying $100,000 or more and take the next step in your healthcare leadership career.

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$280K - $350K *

Shape the future of behavioral health by leading Admissions and Psychiatric Urgent Care services. Oversee clinical operations, ensure quality care, and mentor a dedicated team while enhancing patient...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $160K *

Optimize community operations by leading day-to-day management, ensuring compliance, and enhancing resident satisfaction while driving financial performance and team development...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Empower patients by delivering advanced palliative care in their homes, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life and manage complex medical needs while guiding families...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate palliative care, enhancing patients' quality of life through advanced assessments and individualized care plans while collaborating with an inte...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform patient care by delivering advanced palliative services in home settings. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life, manage complex needs, and guide families thro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Champion exceptional palliative care by providing advanced support to patients in their homes. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance quality of life while managing complex medical needs and gui...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Empower patients by delivering advanced palliative care in their homes. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life, manage complex medical needs, and guide families through...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Empower patients by providing advanced palliative care in their homes, managing complex medical needs. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure exceptional support and quality of life at e...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $235K *

Lead the charge in enhancing behavioral health services by providing clinical leadership, oversight, and consultation. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality care and compliance while driving c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform patient care by delivering advanced palliative support in home settings. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life, manage complex needs, and guide patients and f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional care to Assisted Living residents, ensuring their emotional, physical, and safety needs are met. Collaborate with families and staff to maintain high standard...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Transform the care experience by leading nursing staff with integrity and excellence. Oversee compliance, develop care plans, and ensure high-quality support for residents while fostering a collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$72K - $104K *

Join a dedicated team in ensuring accurate MDS assessments for optimal resident care, compliance, and reimbursement. Collaborate with clinical teams to uphold high standards in documentation and regul...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $138K *

Elevate patient care by providing expert physical therapy services, enhancing mobility and function through tailored interventions and ongoing assessments, while collaborating with a dedicated healthc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $93K *

Lead a dedicated team of therapists in delivering intensive home-based treatment. Oversee program fidelity, enhance community engagement, and ensure compliance while fostering a collaborative environm...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $93K *

Lead a dedicated team of therapists in delivering intensive home-based treatment. Oversee program fidelity, enhance community engagement, and ensure compliance while fostering collaborative relationsh...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $93K *

Join a dedicated team as you supervise Intensive Home-Based Treatment therapists, ensuring quality care and community engagement across multiple counties while fostering collaboration with key stakeho...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $132K *

Unlock potential by providing exceptional physical therapy to patients in their homes. Lead interventions, conduct assessments, and ensure optimal recovery while collaborating with a dedicated healthc...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$51K - $319K *

Champion patient care by enhancing mobility and function through expert physical therapy. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver personalized interventions and support, ensuring optimal recovery...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $132K *

Champion patient care by enhancing mobility and function through expert physical therapy. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver personalized interventions and support, ensuring optimal recovery...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $131K *

Grow your career with a role focused on enhancing patient mobility and function. You'll provide tailored interventions, conduct regular assessments, and ensure effective discharge planning in a suppor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $138K *

Help us enhance patient mobility and function through expert physical therapy. You'll provide tailored interventions, conduct regular assessments, and ensure effective discharge planning while collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $143K *

Drive patient outcomes through tailored physical therapy interventions that enhance mobility and function. Collaborate in-home health settings to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and ensur...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career forward by leading nursing operations, ensuring quality care, and enhancing staff performance in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Oversee and enhance patient care delivery while managing departmental operations. Lead nursing personnel development, ensure satisfaction scores meet standards, and drive initiatives for quality impro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a hospice director do?question toggle

    A hospice director leads hospice services and teams, overseeing areas such as care quality, clinical or administrative operations, staffing, budgets, compliance, and coordination with patients, families, and care partners.

  • What qualifications are needed for hospice director jobs?question toggle

    Requirements differ by employer. Many positions call for substantial healthcare leadership experience and knowledge of hospice or palliative care. Some roles require a relevant degree, professional licensure, or specific clinical credentials.

  • How much do hospice directors earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, employer, experience, and the position’s scope. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where do hospice directors work?question toggle

    Hospice directors may work for hospice agencies, nonprofit and for-profit providers, health systems, or community-based organizations.

  • What skills are important for a hospice director?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include leadership, communication, operational and financial management, regulatory knowledge, quality improvement, and the ability to support compassionate, coordinated care.